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Getting Sachin out was a dream: Piyush

By Harish Kotian in Nagpur
February 27, 2006 20:13 IST

The young bowling duo of Piyush Chawla and V R V Singh had their brief moment in the limelight when they faced the media on Monday.

Consistent performances by the two youngsters at the domestic level helped them break into Rahul Dravid's Test team.

Chawla said he is looking forward to playing at the highest level.

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"It's not within my hands, but I'll do my best if I get a chance," he said, adding he wasn't sure if he would get a look in.

For the 17-year old from Uttar Pradesh, it will be great learning experience even if he doesn't make it to the playing eleven, as the great Anil Kumble will be by his side and he could easily learn a trick or two from the veteran leg spinner.

Asked whether he had spoken with Kumble, he replied, "Yesterday. We didn't talk much, but we spoke a little today. I'm going to work on what he said about line and length."

Chawla impressed with his variations in the nets, but also became victim of Virender Sehwag's huge hitting, when the Delhi opener blasted him for a huge 100-yard six.

Chawla said the Challenger Series was a good experience and he will never forget the wicket of Sachin Tendulkar that made people sit up and take notice of him.

"It was a great experience, especially getting Sachin [Tendulkar] paaji out. It's a dream for any bowler to get him and it was a great moment.

"I'm not a big turner, and I bowl a few variations," he said. "I started bowling when I was about ten or eleven. I watched a lot of leg-spin on TV -- Shane Warne and Anil paaji."

Meanwhile, V R V Singh, Punjab pace sensation and supposedly India's fastest bowler, said he will be under no pressure to perform on the big stage if he gets a chance.

"It's difficult to bowl on these wickets, but I'm ready for it. I'm quite positive about my bowling, and am looking forward to it. There is no pressure on me."

Harish Kotian in Nagpur

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